Heather Tullos

Today I turn 33. So I’ve spent some time trying to figure out what I’ve learned in 33 years and some things I need to keep in mind. Also I made cupcakes.

I smashed all of my favorite cookie flavor things into one delicious cookie. Chocolate– there is plenty. Almonds? Double dose. Soft brown sugary cookie base? You got it. Loads of sprinkles? Of course!! Double Chocolate Almond Sprinkled Cookies. YES.

Tacos. I have a deep affection for all of the Mexican food. Enchiladas, taquitos, burritos, quesadillas, anything boasting queso fresco— I love it all. Also margaritas. Let’s not forget the margaritas. On the rocks. With salt.           Thanks. But tacos definitely, definitely, DEFINITELY top that list.

Blam-O!!!                                                                                              Birthday food. For those of you that are not familiar with Carrabba’s Pollo Rosa Maria, it is a marinated chicken breast pounded thin and stuffed with prosciutto and Fontina cheese. Then it’s covered in sauteed mushrooms and a rich lemon basil butter sauce.  It. Is. Heaven. So for my birthday I simplified some of …

#1- I am still grilling everything. So in addition to the grilled romaine and eggplant, this weekend I grilled Brussels sprouts. Please do this. PLEASE.

My favorite lunch box snack! You won’t be able to stop at just one of these Loaded Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies! This recipe is also great for using up all the odds and ends in your baking cabinet. A place to put all the chocolate chips, nuts, crushed, cookies, candies, and pretzels you’d like! School is …

I know. I’m on a grilling kick lately. It’s because the heat has finally settled here- and most places I think (Except for the bizarre places that got snow last week. I need my flip flops in May/June. I can’t handle snow.), and I have reached the place where having the oven on past 9 …

 Thick slices of oatmeal bread are spread with apple butter, sprinkled with sharp cheddar, buttered, and then grilled to warm toasty perfection. Apple Butter Grilled Cheese is sweet and savory — perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Apple Butter Grilled Cheese. What?!! I know! Why did I never think of this before now?

Strawberry Rhubarb Hand Pies are little pockets of strawberry rhubarb filling in and all butter pie crust. Sweet, tart, adorable, and delicious! These pies are like little pockets of summer. Are you ready for summer?? I think I am, but it has only recently occurred to me that school is out after next week and …

#1- Happy Memorial Day! I maybe should have scheduled a silly Tuesday post this week instead of Manic Monday since so many have today off work, but I guess that would have required some planning on my part and I’m sometimes not the best at that. I hope your day is full of family, friends, …